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hyperboles
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a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It is used to emphasize a point or create a strong impression by overstating something beyond its normal limits. For example, saying "I have told you a million times" is an exaggeration meant to stress the speaker's frustration with repetition. Hyperbole adds emphasis and can make descriptions more vivid or dramatic.
- His statement that he'd slept for a century was a hyperbole to express his exhaustion.
- When she said she was so hungry she could eat an elephant, it was clear she was using hyperbole.
- The comedian's routine was full of hyperbole, exaggerating everyday situations to absurd proportions for comedic effect.
- In the advertisement, the product was described with hyperbole, claiming it could "transform your life" with just a single use.
- The politician's speech was rife with hyperbole, promising to "solve all of society's problems overnight" if elected.
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